Have you ever noticed how attracted kids are to animals? Animal pictures, stuffies, videos or the real thing—kids are simply drawn to them! We celebrate the special kid-animal relationship in Wild NH camp each summer, where kids get to be up-close to and learn about...
Four children and countless classrooms later, we realize the value of drama as an outlet for kids. It’s a place to let their creativity take flight, a scene where you can vent frustrations good-naturedly, and a setting in which to be seen, heard and celebrated....
I went to hear a speaker last month who shared her thoughts on kids’ happiness and her belief that summer camp is an incubator for all three main components – confidence, competence, and relationships. All come as pleasant little by-products when kids are encouraged to be...
Take a look at this photo from one of our Summer Rangers finales. The richness of feeling that comes with a culminating event is tangible in each kid's expression. Although their way of experiencing the situation may be different, their engagement is evident. Why do...
At the conclusion of each summer camp week, we invite CITs to write learnings and memories on sticky notes and post them on the wall. They can then step back, read notes from others and know for that week they showed up with their best selves and made...